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Seaver · 12-12-2005, 01:28 PM

So I recently broke down and bought the expansion.

I must admit I'm very disappointed with it. For the cost of $30, you get 6 maps. 1 is just horrid, it's night time so you have to use NVG's, but the lights are every 100yards and they blind the hell out of you. It just turns into one big sniper fest cause you cant move 10ft. without dying cause you cant see anything. The other maps are decent, much more infantry based than the BF2 maps (which I like) however for the cost of the game one would expect at least a dozen new maps.

The new guns are not much worth it. I find myself still using the medic BF2 unlockable gun. They seemed to increase the accuracy of the M24 sniper rifle, headshots are not very difficult anymore. However most of the maps are small enough that most people stick to the assult kit for the grappling hook.

While BF2 ran beautifully on my computer, there are a few maps which are completely unplayable. The Carrier-Assault map runs at 3 frames per second, with EVERYTHING graphically turned off or low. It's not my system, it's bad programming that is to blame.

The ONLY part they've added that are worthwhile IMO are the grappling hook and zip lines. Grappling hooks allow you to climb buildings without the need of a ladder (allowing you to bypass claymore'd ladders and decent sniping positions). The Zip lines allow you to VERY quickly move from one place to another (as long as it's within range and lower in height). However my biggest beef is there are VERY few medics anymore, because EA completely left them out when it comes to hook/zip lines. So while most battles take place on rooftops, medics are hoofin' it getting sniped from superior positions.

All in all I give it a 3/10, I'm very unhappy with the expansion. IMO dont waste the money on it, just wait till some of the decent free Mods come out (like Desert Combat for BF1).

12-12-2005, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Seaver Junkie Location: Fort Worth, TX	BF2- Spec. Forces So I recently broke down and bought the expansion. I must admit I'm very disappointed with it. For the cost of $30, you get 6 maps. 1 is just horrid, it's night time so you have to use NVG's, but the lights are every 100yards and they blind the hell out of you. It just turns into one big sniper fest cause you cant move 10ft. without dying cause you cant see anything. The other maps are decent, much more infantry based than the BF2 maps (which I like) however for the cost of the game one would expect at least a dozen new maps. The new guns are not much worth it. I find myself still using the medic BF2 unlockable gun. They seemed to increase the accuracy of the M24 sniper rifle, headshots are not very difficult anymore. However most of the maps are small enough that most people stick to the assult kit for the grappling hook. While BF2 ran beautifully on my computer, there are a few maps which are completely unplayable. The Carrier-Assault map runs at 3 frames per second, with EVERYTHING graphically turned off or low. It's not my system, it's bad programming that is to blame. The ONLY part they've added that are worthwhile IMO are the grappling hook and zip lines. Grappling hooks allow you to climb buildings without the need of a ladder (allowing you to bypass claymore'd ladders and decent sniping positions). The Zip lines allow you to VERY quickly move from one place to another (as long as it's within range and lower in height). However my biggest beef is there are VERY few medics anymore, because EA completely left them out when it comes to hook/zip lines. So while most battles take place on rooftops, medics are hoofin' it getting sniped from superior positions. All in all I give it a 3/10, I'm very unhappy with the expansion. IMO dont waste the money on it, just wait till some of the decent free Mods come out (like Desert Combat for BF1).